Healthy | Kid-Friendly | Freezer-Friendly
If your kids are anything like mine, they live for granola bars. My picky eater was so hooked at one point that we had to limit her to just one a day—between the sugar and the cost, it added up fast. I went searching for a better option made with whole foods… and now we’ve got one that’s healthy, affordable, and totally customizable!
This version is packed with protein, made from pantry staples, and has just enough chocolate to win over little snack critics like mine. 🧒🍫 Bonus? It freezes beautifully—so you can make a big batch and always have some on hand.
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed
- ¾ cup natural peanut butter*
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 whole eggs (or flax eggs for a vegan version)**
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional—but always welcome in our house!)
- Optional add-ins: pinch of salt (omit if peanut butter is salted), chopped nuts, seeds, or dried fruit
*Feel free to sub with another nut/seed butter if you have allergy concerns
**1 flax egg = 1 tbsp ground flax + 2.5 tbsp water (let sit for 5 minutes)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish (8×8 or similar) with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix oats, peanut butter, honey (or syrup), and eggs until well combined.
3. Fold in chocolate chips and any extra add-ins you like.
4. Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula or your hands.
5. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the top is golden and set.
6. Let cool completely before slicing into bars. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
🧊 Freezer-Friendly Tips:
1. Let bars cool and cut into individual portions
2. Layer between parchment paper in a freezer-safe container or bag.
3. Label and freeze for up to 3 months.
4. To enjoy, thaw on the counter or microwave for 20–30 seconds.
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